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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.59, 13,520.70 and 3,169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.59, 13,520.70 and 3,169.65 is: 4,755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.59 : 13,520.70 = 3,169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.59/13,520.70 = 3,169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.59x = 13,520.70 × 3,169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.59x = 42,855,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,886.76/9,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.11

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